1970s Raleigh 10 speed
03-29-24, 04:45 AM
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1970s Raleigh 10 speed
So I bought this bike today at a estate sale and it's been in a house for for 40 years just sitting in the spare bedroom might have been ridden once if that the nibbies are still on the tires all original the grips everything does anybody know what the fair market value is for this bicycle thank you
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03-29-24, 05:12 AM
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There are several threads about Marathons in C&V Appraisals. Search those while you are accumulating enough posts to put up some pics.
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Thread moved from General to Classic & Vintage Appraisals.
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The only Raleigh Marathon models that I have ever seen were lower level bikes made by Raleigh USA in the mid 80's.
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Me too. And if it has been sitting for as long as you think, it will need complete refurbish, not just a tune up. The Marathons I have owned and seen had zero collector interest.
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Please don't confuse ebay "asking" prices with "selling" prices. Many sellers never get their ask price. some are far from it. Value is determined once an item actually SELLS. Its easy enough to check SOLD prices.
